Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NCCU Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (44 Rentals)

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NCCU, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available NCCU Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the NCCU area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Icon Downtown Durham priced from $900. Rolling Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable NCCU apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$900
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 1B 1B1BR,1BA$900
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$975
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$999
WhetstoneS1Studio,1BA$1,026
Retreat at RTPMaple Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,065
Encore at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1,077
Roxboro QuadsLovely, Affordably Updated Dwelling in Central ...2BR,1BA$1,095
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Brightleaf on MainS2Studio,1BA$1,226

Best Value Apartments for Rent in NCCU, NC

As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the NCCU area is the $1.28 price per square foot Maverick Model at Braxton Townhomes in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,994. The second greatest value NCCU apartment is the B1.5 Model at 501 Towns-Lexington Street Apartments starting at $1,515 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for NCCU apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Braxton TownhomesMaverick3BR,2.5BA$1.28
501 Towns-Lexington Street ApartmentsB1.52BR,1.5BA$1.26
MAA Research ParkB32BR,2BA$1.28
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.22
The ChurchillB12BR,2BA$1.36
Encore at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1.21
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
Retreat at RTPMaple Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.36
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Roxboro QuadsLovely, Affordably Updated Dwelling in Central ...2BR,1BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Nccu, Durham, NC

Ranked #12

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the NCCU Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap NCCU Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in NCCU?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in NCCU is under $1,226.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in NCCU?

The cheapest apartment in NCCU is Rolling Hills Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in NCCU costs $2,423.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in NCCU?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 313 regular apartments in NCCU that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in NCCU?

Cheap apartments in NCCU have an average cost of $1,140 which is $1,283 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in NCCU.

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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